Case Studies - Residential Skylight Designs

Challenges: A 30′ diameter, sixteen-sided, white, round skylight still had the original single layer acrylic glazing, no sky view and was damaged by hail. The skylight did not meet current energy codes and could not be brought up to code because the structure was not strong enough to hold double glazing. Transition from the old… Read more »

Broadwater II was part of a larger compound of cottage style houses on the neck of the Magothy River. Challenges: “It was important to blend the architectural aesthetics and detailing with the established cottage style homes in the neighborhood,” said architect Scarlett Breeding. “We wanted the new home to flow seamlessly into the garden and… Read more »

Challenge: The 40-year-old Lutz family home was in very poor condition with unsafe wiring, extensive water damage, mold and rotting wood everywhere. The design concept was to let all the outside in with beautiful natural light to help recreate the feeling of a brownstone neighborhood in New York City, with separate doors going to all… Read more »

Challenge: To bring more daylight into a narrow, oppressive, one story kitchen wing surrounded by tall buildings. The only access from the street to the construction site is via a tunnel. Zoning restrictions prohibit enlarging the footprint and, although the wing is long, it was divided by a chimney-breast that once served an 1837 cookstove… Read more »

Challenge: To increase the kitchen’s natural light and connect the isolated rooms of this 1930’s residence. In the original design, a small window overlooking a stairwell provided the kitchen’s only natural light. Solution: The new kitchen has a high ceiling with a Wasco Architectural Series skylight, clerestory windows, and a large window above a breakfast… Read more »